Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

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It is the practice of the Travis County Commissioners Court to allow the public to testify before the Commissioners Court on any item listed on this agenda whether it is posted formally as a public hearing or not.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE THE TWO FIVE-FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 453 AND 454 OF APACHE SHORES, FIRST INSTALLMENT, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #8)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

SPECIAL ITEM

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER CONCERNING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.

RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

3. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 11, 2012 AS VETERANS' DAY IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE MUTUAL AGREEMENTS TO TERMINATE THE 1992 MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND CITY OF JONESTOWN AND HAYS COUNTY.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

5. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000789 (H.T.E. NO. PS100041DW), COUNCIL ON AT-RISK YOUTH (CARY) FOR YOUTH VIOLENCE PREVENTION SERVICES.
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6. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000378, (H.T.E. NO. IL080039VR) VICTORIA COUNTY, FOR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES.
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7. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR SHERIFF UNIFORMS, IFB NO. 120219-LD, TO THE LOW RESPONSIVE BIDDERS:
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1. MILLER UNIFORMS, ALL LINE ITEMS IN GROUPS A THROUGH M, V, X, Z, AA, BB, LINE ITEMS 33-01, 33-02; AND
2. GT DISTRIBUTORS, GROUPS S, T, U, W AND LINE ITEM 34-01.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE THE TWO FIVE-FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 453 AND 454 OF APACHE SHORES, FIRST INSTALLMENT, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN/AUSTIN ENERGY TO CONTINUE THE EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR UTILITY ASSISTANCE FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN TRAVIS COUNTY THAT ARE CUSTOMERS OF AUSTIN ENERGY IN FY 2013.
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE REVENUE CONTRACT WITH DEL VALLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH THE TEXAS AGRILIFE EXTENSION OFFICE.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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12. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO UNITED HEALTH CARE FOR CLAIMS PAID FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE HEALTH CARE FUND FOR PAYMENT OF $1,076,062.49 FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 19 TO OCTOBER 25, 2012.
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13. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND RELATED SPECIAL BUDGETS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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1. ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONTINUE THE UNDERAGE DRINKING PREVENTION PROGRAM IN THE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE;
2. CONTRACT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, ADMINISTRATION OF CHILDREN YOUTH AND FAMILIES FOR A TWO-YEAR CONTINUATION OF THE PARENTING IN RECOVERY GRANT IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES; AND
3. NEW CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES, INC. PEDERNALES ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE FOR A TARGETED LOW INCOME WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES.

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT:
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1. PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS;
2. NON-ROUTINE REQUEST FROM MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 10.03009, VOLUNTARY JOB CHANGE; AND
3. NON-ROUTINE REQUESTS FROM SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 10.03002, GENERAL OVERVIEW FOR DETERMINING PAY POLICY.

OTHER ITEMS

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PUBLIC OFFICIAL BOND RENEWAL FOR APPOINTED VISITING JUSTICE OF THE PEACE JON WISSER.
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CERTIFICATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAM.
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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1. EQUITABLE SHARING AGREEMENT AND CERTIFICATION FOR CONSTABLE 1, CONSTABLE 2, CONSTABLE 3, CONSTABLE 4 AND CONSTABLE 5.
2. CHAPTER 59 ASSET FORFEITURE REPORTS FOR CONSTABLE 1, CONSTABLE 2, CONSTABLE 3 AND CONSTABLE 5.

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LETTER OF APPRECIATION TO CITY OFFICIALS AT HAINING AND RUGAO CITIES IN CHINA. (JUDGE BISCOE)

EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS

Note 1 Gov't Code Ann 551.071, Consultation with Attorney
Note 2 Gov't Code Ann 551.072, Real Property
Note 3 Gov't Code Ann 551.074, Personnel Matters
Note 4 Gov't Code Ann 551.076, Security
Note 5 Gov't Code Ann 551.087, Economic Development Negotiations

The Commissioners Court will consider the following items in Executive Session. The Commissioners Court may also consider any other matter posted on the agenda if there are issues that require consideration in Executive Session and the Commissioners Court announces that the item will be considered during Executive Session.

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER TO SELL APPROXIMATELY 90 ACRES OF UNDEVELOPED LAND LOCATED SOUTH OF NORTHEAST METRO PARK IN PRECINCT ONE FOR EASTERN CREEK OPEN SPACE AS PART OF THE 2011 BOND PROGRAM. ^{1 AND 2}
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:

1. REQUEST FROM CONSTABLE MCCAIN REGARDING LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN CAUSE NO. D-1-GN-11-001312; MERILEE PETERSON V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, ET AL., IN THE 250TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, TRAVIS COUNTY TEXAS; AND
2. SETTLEMENT OFFER IN CAUSE NO. D-1-GN-11-001312; MERILEE PETERSON V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, ET AL., IN THE 250TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, TRAVIS COUNTY TEXAS. ¹

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS AND FORMULA ONE. ¹

22. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE APPEAL OF THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY'S DECISION TO ISSUE A PERMIT TO WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS, INC., FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE AUSTIN COMMUNITY LANDFILL. ¹
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CONSENT ITEMS

C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.

ADDED ITEM

A.1 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO INCLUDE THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN COORDINATING COMMITTEE AS A PARTICIPATING AGENCY IN THE STATE HIGHWAY 45 NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA). (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER THE CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY AND REAL PROPERTY EXCEPTIONS) ^{1 AND 2}

ADJOURN

CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD JOINT MEETING WITH THE SAN ANTONIO-BEXAR COUNTY MPO EMBASSY SUITES CONFERENCE CENTER 1001 EAST MCCARTY LANE (IH 35 NORTH AT EAST MCCARTY LANE, EXIT 201) IN SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, 78666 ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2012, AT 10:00 A.M.

(COPIES OF THE AGENDAS MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

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Last Modified: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 1:42 PM